ABS working to support the African oil industry, with a strong
focus on Nigerian clients
AS A GLOBAL leader in offshore classification and the number one
classification provider in Nigeria, ABS plays an important role towards
assisting its clients in evaluating compliance and improving efficiency
and environmental sustainability in offshore operations.
In addition to traditional class and certification services, ABS offers
Nigerian clients independent, third-party verification for integrated
software quality management, subsea systems and a broad spectrum of
associated technologies that support long-term energy sustainability and
advance its mission to promote the security of life, property and the
natural environment.
ABS offers clients in Nigeria the full range of its data, digitalisation
and cyber security services. The company can also help owners
reactivate offshore units from lay-up into active service.
As offshore units have become more complex in design and
construction, a robust inspection and maintenance strategy is important
to keep the platform in operation and compliant with increasing
standards for safety and environmental protection. ABS offers Electronic
Survey Planning, powered by operational data so many problems can be
prevented or fixed with minimal interruption. Data insights facilitate
less intrusive surveys and risk-based inspections.

The company has extensive experience guiding owners and operators
in the use of alternative energy sources to power vessels while still
complying with environmental requirements and meeting operational
demands.
“ABS is the leading classification society operating in Nigeria and
provides ongoing classification to eight FPSO’s operating offshore
Nigeria. We also provide classification to numerous drilling units and
OSV providers,” said Richard Taylor, ABS area manager.
“We are seeing a growth in the number of indigenous companies
entering the maritime services sector, which is good news for local
employment and the local economy.”